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So we hear that Luigi's Rollickin Roadsters will open early 2016. https://shar.es/1sDd73
Here is what my best guess it will be like.... Refer to this video clip from Cars 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILbqMMqz8w&sns=em and imagine a combination of trackless ride system rides aquatopia and Pooh's Hunny Hunt Tokyo. (Both attractions can be viewed on YouTube) My guess-lots of smooth spinning an More...

They need to go straight up redneck and do a demolition derby type ride. Bumper cars but on a track where they get really close and stop abruptly, giving the experience and illusion or a demolition derby. - BellesLibrary
407.2 #514 12:35PM

They need to go straight up redneck and do a demolition derby type ride. Bumper cars but on a track where they get really close and stop abruptly, giving the experience and illusion or a demolition derby. - BellesLibrary
407.2 #514 12:35PM

#MickeysHalloweenParty2015...Salutations fellow MWers...Dates for this year's Mickeys Halloween Party 2015 have been released via Disney Parks Blog...it has been expanded to 17 nights this year :-)Per the Disney Parks Blog...In addition to the popular Halloween Time seasonal attractions, Haunted Mansion Holiday and Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, famous Disney Villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends i More...

I'm taking my 4 year old daughter for her first Disney trip in October. We're planning on going to the Halloween Party. Should be good times - bortso
12.4 #211 7:38PM

Got ours. First time going. So excited! Any tips/suggestions/warnings are welcomed. - aztkdiva
0.0 #0 10:36AM

Eat outside the park before going in. There doesn't seem to be a lot of food available during the trick or treat. Some of the restaurants are treat stations. Plus... Too busy trying to get to treat stations, parade, fireworks etc. Personally we go to Earl's. I feel like I get a nice meal for the price, and full enough to close out the park. - Sugarbuzz 207.4 #1831 12:00PM

#News- Disneyland's 60th Anniversary, Friday, July 17th, 2015
"To all that come to this happy place: welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have cr More...

A reminder on how great Disney is! I went to that presale merchandise event but was real late and sick, I did not even get the door gifts. Today I received a mysterious box in the mail with DL's address! I opened it and there were my door gifts and I never even asked about them! I wanted the diamond so bad too! So a happy surprise day for me! - secretagentangel
1948.5 #75 3:10PM

I missed being able to go today. Will there be any leftover birthday celebration tomorrow? Or, will it be like New Year's Day that's no different than any other day in January w/o any hint of the goings on of the day before? - FairyGrandmother
292.0 #910 10:40PM

Sorry you could not make it. I saw that BaseballMickey_CM mentioned that the photo stations would be up for the weekend. I am sure there would still be a great vibe. I am not sure about merchandise. - RadiatorSprings4Ever 1167.8 #139 11:51PM

Just head on down and have fun. Don't worry about what is or isn't there from yesterday. It will still have all the Diamond decorations and treats and some photo ops and parade and fireworks. Sounds pretty good to me! - MeridaFan 3578.0 #36 9:48AM

#Disneyland News Here's the latest from ocregister.com on the new Disneyland and DCA Expansion. In return for no gate tax fee on guest, Disney has pledged to spend 1 billion on parks and parking
at the parks, and city infrastructure in the next few years. Article by ART MARROQUIN
ANAHEIM -- The Walt Disney Co. early Wednesday was granted a 30-year ban on ticket taxes charged to visitors of D More...

what this is about is trying to put a tax on the ticket sales. Mayor Tait wanted the tax money to fund his employee retirement pension funds. It was a long meeting from 5pm till past 11pm last night. It was hard voting for council members last november because I really did not like any of them. I finally decided to vote for the ones that backed disney’s needs. At least the roads around disney were repaved and the medians were beautified. No other entertainment parks (except the berry farm) tax entrance tickets. None of the Disney parks world wide have this tax. The angel stadium is leased and their tickets are not taxed. So it was nice to see that many anaheim citizens came forward and spoke up about this ongoing money grab from a private sector successful business vs a government entity who seems to not be able to set up a plan to fund their own pension plan. SMH but not surprised - Plumiegirl
9167.1 #4 5:55PM

What I don't get is the tax would have made $25 million for what he kept changing it was for i. e. The underfunded pension fund oh but wait maybe a community center for the low income area, and yet this expansion will generate more money for them than that. I think they should have gone along with the proposal but asked for specific things in the infrastructure plan like some to the pension, some to a center, some to the schools. They had several months of pre-talks with Disney to suggest this. I know DL will always be here but it will insure they don't pass over the DL resorts to put money into other parks they have. The Angels are already talking about leaving, he needs to compromise too. I had the same problem in my city at vote time, all they do is fight, - secretagentangel 1948.5 #75 6:13PM

IMO Disney has the best and brightest for them most part. They can make plans, set budgets, finance, litigate if needed, and ultimately make a profit. This a basic definition of good business. Now government does not do or does a poor job of needs assessment, does not set a budget with a time frame, scratches their heads on how to fund things and no one ever compromises or agrees. It is about who will buy them in their back pocket. I will say that it is hard to get folks to agree with different opinions but their side is all over the place where Disney has a proposal, an estimated amount to build with, a financial plan and makes a profit which is partly the money to be set aside for for future projects. I have not seen a clear plan from our counsel or local government. I looked up all their degrees and resumes before voting and not one MBA was in there. They mostly had the liberal art type degrees or no degrees... No real professionals just lifers looking for their next govenment position to get another elected job. - Plumiegirl 9167.1 #4 11:04PM

since anaheim has overcrowding in homes and lack of parking, why not just do permit parking and then hire parking ticket folks. Curbs are there already and instant revenue for their pension funds. - Plumiegirl 9167.1 #4 11:10PM

They should pay for their own retirements like the rest of us! - TinkerSchelle 1776.5 #86 7:07PM

#News Celebrate the Official 60th Anniversary of Disneyland by Showing Your 1955 Disneyside!! Check out the details at the Disney Parks Blog: http://tinyurl.com/pkbs5og Sounds like so much fun!! Wish I wasn't going to be out of town then! 😭👗👠👛💄👔 (Pic from Disney Blog)

He'd a been a fool not to want you there missariel33 😘. And I don't think he was a fool. 😊. Can't wait to see your pix, beautiful lady! - MeridaFan 3578.0 #36 4:29PM

Aaaw thanks MeridaFan😀 ironically Disneyland opened right after Rosa parks refused to give up her seat in the front of the bus- I like to think that Walt would've supported her and everyone else that fought for equality. I think he is looking down on his parks and is happy with the outcome and the people who have kept his company so relevant all of these years...and that he celebrates their ethnicities and values their differences. "It's a small world after all" 😉 - missariel33 2111.9 #65 4:39PM

Walt loved Lincoln, so I believe you're right. He would most definitely want you there. - HasAnyoneSeenMyGlassSlipper 676.8 #270 8:46AM

You're going to look adorable! And I know Walt would have wanted you there! I see him being a person that would embrace all good people! That brief moment of reflection was hard to think about. 😘😘😘 - 2BeignetOrNot2Beignet 1256.9 #124 5:56PM

melissamouse93 Most of his animators were Jewish, as well as the Sherman Brothers, I believe. I think people want to make others who do well out to have flaws that they don't. - HasAnyoneSeenMyGlassSlipper 676.8 #270 9:42PM

i read that walt was antisemitic, too. melissamouse93 i think the source said walt snapped out of it at some point. i know from the decades photo contest Disneyland did for the 60th, that folks from many backgrounds enjoyed DL. now, i enjoy that DL is all inclusive, with something for everyone. - MsTikiMermadam 369.1 #578 2:03PM

My problem is back in the 50s I had a full head of brown hair. Can't match that now - srcitizenspaceranger
1.3 #63675 11:03AM

#News- On June 29 and June 30, Disneyland Annual Passholders will have the chance to preview Peter Pan's Flight. Previews will take place 8am-7pm on both days. No advanced registration is required and all Guests must present a valid Annual Pass at the entrance of the attraction. Times and availibility are subject to change. Enjoy!

Aaakkkkk! That means Tuesday! I'm going to get a spot this week for parade then raffle off spots to hold it while I go on Peter Pan! 😂😂😂😂 - secretagentangel
1948.5 #75 2:33PM

I still think this is a ride that's in need of a FP. Super excited to see it again in october! - Poisen_Ivy
281.4 #986 12:08AM

I agree! They have one at Walt Disney World, we need one here. That line gives me anxiety. - luxkitty 2738.7 #42 12:37AM

The shortest this line is, is like 35-40 min and that can be insane for my lil guy! So we often don't go on it. FP would be spectacular! Gonna head to DLR early today, to ride it!!! So excited. My hubby said, "they better not have messed with my London! I love flying over London!" I'm a rainbow and mermaid fan myself!🌈 - MommyandBash 181.5 #2164 6:32AM

WDW has one and the line is even longer once FPs are distributed for the day. Average wait over there without FPs is about 60-90 minutes - BaseballMickey_CM 7103.3 #9 11:40AM

That is why when we went to WDW we missed going on Peter Pan. At WDW it is right across from IASW - arianwenmcb 215.6 #1727 4:07PM

Since this seems to be a day for Disneyland #news here's mine ! Disneyland is proposing a $1 BILLION expansion of DCA, the resort and streets around it, including more attractions and a DCA parking structure In exchange for no new gate taxes in the future from the city. The article mentions NO new theme park is in this deal . City council to talk about it July 7. Full article OCregister.com

#News- Fourth of July 2015Disney California Adventure Park has extended their park hours for that day, closing at 11pm. Disneyland Park will close at 12am like normal.Also, the second Paint the Night parade will be starting at 12am on Main Street. According to the Disneyland website, the "Disneyland Forever" fireworks will be showing on the 4th, instead of More...

DisneyParksBlog just announced: “Disneyland Forever,” the all-new street-to-sky fireworks spectacular, will be presented July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Following the show on that night only will be a patriotic, pyrotechnic grand finale to celebrate America’s birthday. - FrankenweenieVelinee
2289.7 #58 11:09AM

I really like the 4th of July fireworks. I hope Disney changes there mind and do the 4th of July fireworks!!! - katiepooh2586
114.4 #3258 10:14PM

Seems weird to me if they don't do 4th of July fireworks. - goofygal
8836.8 #6 5:45AM

DisneyParksBlog just announced: “Disneyland Forever,” the all-new street-to-sky fireworks spectacular, will be presented July 4 at 9:30 p.m. Following the show on that night only will be a patriotic, pyrotechnic grand finale to celebrate America’s birthday. - FrankenweenieVelinee
2289.7 #58 11:09AM

According to the OC Register, 14 of the 16 members of the Disneyland band have been re-assigned in an effort to make the band upbeat, energetic, and livelier for the 60th Anniversary. The current band is scheduled to play through July 17, but apparently their last Town Square performance was yesterday. Please post your updates here, thanks!

Also the College Marching Band starts performing tomorrow with a performance later "on parade route" so I wonder if DL is using this as a way to transition to the new format. I would have liked to keep the traditional format, and add in combos too but I'm sure it's also being discussed in the budget too which could affect all this. - secretagentangel
1948.5 #75 2:57PM

I heard from one band member today who was talking to some folks. He said they were breaking it up into little combos and no more conductor. And some of the groups would be performing (dancing) more. - secretagentangel
1948.5 #75 12:59AM

Sad to see an Original supposedly updated, I don't know of anyone who was not entertained over my 40 plus years of consecutive visits 37 with family! My girls loved to just sit and enjoy the traditional Bandstand Music? Huge Mistake because of Budget? - pirateflip
109.8 #3343 11:56AM

#News- Starting on June 19, Guests can sneak preview of Marvel's newest film "Ant-Man". Previews will take place in the Bugs Land Theater (get it?! Ant-Man?) in Disney California Adventure Park. "Ant-Man" opens in theaters on July 17, 2015.For more info from the Disney Parks Blog, More...

#News#WordOfTheDay
Do NOT text the word shown on this picture, as this is NOT the word for today! DO, however, go to the website shown (https://diamond.disneyland.disney.go.com) to find the "Word of the Day" after 7:00am each day. Then you just text it to 347639 before 10:59am for the daily drawing. You're supposed to be somewhere at the resort to claim your prize. If you text the word of the d More...

Diamond Celebration 24 Hour Kick Off Celebration Event- May 22-23 2015!
All in One Info Post
“To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past...and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams an More...

Attn: PIN TRADERS! Make sure to follow DisneylandToday on Twitter for some surprises on Friday! That's all I'm going to say and maybe I'll see some of you there. :) - BaseballMickey_CM
7103.3 #9 11:01AM

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246.1 #1338 9:59PM

How do you get discount on AP passes. Guessing use MOUSEWAIT - suzieq65 52.9 #4449 4:00PM

#NEWS Disney Parks Blog just announced official reopening dates for Peter Pan and Matterhorn! Peter Pan opens July 1st, Matterhorn opens May 22nd. It was also announced the Hat Box Ghost is officially appearing on May 9th when the HM opens from refurb.
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MickeyLumboCM , the opening weekend was the most fun I've ever had. The energy from the guests who came specifically for Hattie could be felt and most of our Stretching Rooms were full of everyone reciting the entire spiel. Hattie is a champ and had no problems, and is just all around an amazing guy. - CM_Shadowgamer 2467.9 #49 11:17PM

ny is a sort flight to wdw...... what part of ny? - MsTikiMermadam 369.1 #578 10:23PM

I miss NY. I'll take your place depending on where you are in the state lol - missmimi90 2002.4 #69 10:33PM

Back to long island. We moved to glendora 5 1/2 yes ago and now we are being transferred back. I already started my wdw fund! I am excited for that but sad we won't be able to visit DLR whenever we want. We will be there tomorrow though:) - kaylasmom 196.8 #1961 11:00PM

I will now longer watch extended trailers of Disney moves. I just saw Cinderella and wished I hadn't seen the Fairy Godmother appear so I could appreciate it more. 😢💙💙💙 - MrsSchnooks
3184.9 #39 2:37PM

When we saw the "Big Hero 6" one, I lost all interest in that movie. I still haven't seen it all the way through. Fell asleep when I put in the DVD. With this, I had no interest before seeing the trailer, and I still have no interest. I had to think about it and I figured out it is because George Clooney is in it. I went through his filmography and I haven't liked any film in which he was a main player. - Lelundrial 571.4 #334 11:23AM

At least someone agrees with me on him. I have seen the trailers and he does a good job playing to the girl but it is basically his own personality which I see in every role but I'll go see it and try to like the rest of the film. The graphics did look cool. - secretagentangel 1948.5 #75 2:32AM

The apprentice and I are having a debate about it. He wants to see it mainly because of the world they show. We are also debating about the little girl. I say she is a robot which is why she didn't age. He thinks alien. He thinks that world is the future, I say alternate universe. If we do go see it, it will have to be an empty theater. There may be seem arguing between us like the Hobbit: Unexpected Journey debate. That one still has not been resolved. - Lelundrial 571.4 #334 8:46AM

Oh I so agree with you, not a fan myself but will most likely see the movie. 😊 - tinkertonnie
234.3 #1483 9:57PM

#NEWS- Disney park blog announces a big new sweepstakes coming for this years 60th anniversary disneyland resort diamond celebration.
Imagine winning a Disney Diamond or a Cinderella glass slipper, or enjoying a private excursion and dinner in Disneyland or Disney California Adventure park. Those are a few of the exciting prizes that will be awarded to some lucky guests during the Disneyland D More...

I wonder if you can mail in postcards to enter, like you could for the 50th. I won WDW mouse ears, DL mouse ears, and a lanyard with pins for the 50th. I think I sent one postcard in daily. I didn't see any details about that on the link other than "Please check back on May 22, 2015 to find out how you can enter the Disneyland Diamond Days Sweepstakes." - brigeet
403.7 #518 12:28PM

"Disneyland Diamond Days
is an exciting sweepstakes in which daily prizes are awarded to some
visitors, on the day they are visiting, as part of the Disneyland Resort
Diamond Celebration. Daily prize winners must be present on the Disneyland Resort
premises at the time of entry and at the time of prize redemption in
order to be able to enjoy these special experiences, and theme park
admission is not necessary to enter or win the sweepstakes."------------You have to be at the resort but not inside theme parks is the way I am reading this. - Lelundrial
571.4 #334 1:32PM

Yes for certain prizes. But from what I understand there will also be online prizes to win as well. Still exciting! - mini_MINNIE 1079.6 #159 1:41PM

Haven't seen that stated anywhere, will just have to wait for May 22. - Lelundrial 571.4 #334 3:39PM

so all those grad nite kids will have a chance. lovely..... - MsTikiMermadam 369.1 #578 2:43PM